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Colts vs. Vikings prediction: NFL Week 7 picks, odds

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Svoboda, D. (2026, October 25). Colts vs. Vikings prediction: NFL Week 7 picks, odds. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/colts-vs-vikings-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-odds/

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Sports betting expert Dylan Svoboda predicts the Minnesota Vikings will defeat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 of the NFL season with odds set at -6.5 points. The article highlights the Colts' struggles following their loss to the Titans and the firing of general manager Chris Ballard, while noting the Vikings' strong performance post-bye week and an undefeated record thus far. Svoboda emphasizes the Vikings’ defense and Kyler Murray's recent improvement, suggesting these factors will likely lead Minnesota to maintain its winning streak against a struggling Indianapolis team.

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As of October 25, 2026, the New York Post predicts that the Minnesota Vikings will defeat the Indianapolis Colts in NFL Week 7 with a spread of -6.5 points. The prediction stems from recent events where the Colts lost to the previously winless Tennessee Titans and subsequently fired their general manager Chris Ballard after dropping to a record of 2-4. The Colts' offense is struggling due to injuries, including key defensive player Sauce Gardner missing time with a calf strain. Meanwhile, the Vikings are recovering from a bye week and are undefeated this season. Quarterback Kyler Murray performed well in the last game against the Saints, completing 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and adding 51 rushing yards while scoring one touchdown. This matchup is expected to be challenging for the Colts as the Vikings' defense has been among the best in the NFL this season.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-6.5) over Indianapolis Colts Things are starting to unravel in Indianapolis, and a trip to Minnesota to face the undefeated Vikings is hardly the ideal opportunity to turn things around. asserted

trip → start → things

The Colts couldn’t even beat the previously winless Titans at home Sunday, blowing a 13-point halftime lead in an embarrassing 26-20 defeat that caused the franchise to make some drastic moves. asserted

franchise → beat → moves

The loss proved to be the final straw for general manager Chris Ballard, who was fired Monday after Indianapolis dropped to 2-4. asserted

Indianapolis → prove → 2

The Colts’ offense has also been trending in the wrong direction, with injuries taking a toll on their receiving corps and Daniel Jones coming off a miserable performance in which he was sacked six times and committed three turnovers. asserted

he → trend → turnovers

The Vikings, meanwhile, are coming off a bye week and should be well-rested for this matchup. asserted

Vikings → come → matchup

Quarterback Kyler Murray looked particularly sharp in his last outing after a slow-ish start to his career in Minnesota, completing 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown while adding 51 yards on the ground in a 23-13 win over the Saints. asserted

Murray → look → Saints

Colts pass protection ace Sauce Gardner is also expected to miss time with a calf strain, which is good news for Murray and Justin Jefferson, who has dealt with an ankle sprain over the past few weeks and surely enjoyed his week off. And the Vikings’ defense has been among the NFL’s best, making life miserable for opposing quarterbacks. Betting on the NFL? - Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code With Minnesota rested and beginning to find its rhythm offensively, this looks like a particularly difficult spot for a Colts team that appears to be heading in the opposite direction. asserted

that → expect → direction

Look for the Vikings to stay undefeated with ease Sunday. asserted

Vikings → look → ease

Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. asserted

Svoboda → trust → sports

He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted

He → ’ → three

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